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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 679.23 and 388.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 679.23 and 388.17 is: 581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 679.23 = 388.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/679.23 = 388.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 679.23 × 388.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 263,656.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,656.71/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.02

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